RAYMOND LEWIS: L.A. LEGEND tells the true story of the mythical basketball legend from Watts California who was blackballed from the NBA in the early 70"s following an ugly contract dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers as a rookie. The film features exclusively uncovered archival footage dating back over 50 years, along with a deep array of over 45 personal interviews that tell the incredibly strange and heartbreaking tale of a once-in-a-generation talent who was shunned by a game he was destined to dominate.
Part historical recovery, part deep personal excavation, the film takes the viewer on a moving ride through one of the sport"s least known, but perhaps most incredible personal journeys of all time. Steeped in the unique history and imagery of South Central Los Angeles and the tumultuous civil rights movements of the late 60"s and early 70"s, L.A. LEGEND offers a unique reflection of the racial justice movements happening today in both sports and U.S. society.
Featuring interviews with Dr. Harry Edwards, Jerry Tarkanian, Reggie Theus, Sonny Vacarro, Lorenzo Romar, Michael Cooper, Gene Shue, Pat Williams.
- Year2020
- Runtime1:23:00
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorRyan Matthew Polomski, Dean Prator (Co-Director)
- ScreenwriterRyan Polomski, Dean Prator
- ProducerRyan Polomski, Dean Prator, Kamilah Rae Lewis, Dr. Anthony Samad, Renard Young
- CastDr. Harry Edwards, Jerry Tarkanian, Sonny Vacarro, Reggie Theus, Lornezo Romar, Michael Cooper, Gene Shue, Pat Williams, Raymond Lewis
RAYMOND LEWIS: L.A. LEGEND tells the true story of the mythical basketball legend from Watts California who was blackballed from the NBA in the early 70"s following an ugly contract dispute with the Philadelphia 76ers as a rookie. The film features exclusively uncovered archival footage dating back over 50 years, along with a deep array of over 45 personal interviews that tell the incredibly strange and heartbreaking tale of a once-in-a-generation talent who was shunned by a game he was destined to dominate.
Part historical recovery, part deep personal excavation, the film takes the viewer on a moving ride through one of the sport"s least known, but perhaps most incredible personal journeys of all time. Steeped in the unique history and imagery of South Central Los Angeles and the tumultuous civil rights movements of the late 60"s and early 70"s, L.A. LEGEND offers a unique reflection of the racial justice movements happening today in both sports and U.S. society.
Featuring interviews with Dr. Harry Edwards, Jerry Tarkanian, Reggie Theus, Sonny Vacarro, Lorenzo Romar, Michael Cooper, Gene Shue, Pat Williams.
- Year2020
- Runtime1:23:00
- CountryUnited States
- DirectorRyan Matthew Polomski, Dean Prator (Co-Director)
- ScreenwriterRyan Polomski, Dean Prator
- ProducerRyan Polomski, Dean Prator, Kamilah Rae Lewis, Dr. Anthony Samad, Renard Young
- CastDr. Harry Edwards, Jerry Tarkanian, Sonny Vacarro, Reggie Theus, Lornezo Romar, Michael Cooper, Gene Shue, Pat Williams, Raymond Lewis
